Congratulations on your admission to the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)! Just a few steps remain, so please review this entire page carefully. 

The below Enrollment Requirements are due by July 31, 2025 for Fall 2025 unless otherwise noted. 

Intent to Enroll 

To secure your admittance to the National University of Natural Medicine, all new students must complete the following within three weeks of the date listed on your admission letter: 

1. Complete your Statement of Intent: 
   • Login to the Self-Service Center; open your admission letter and click the “Respond” button located in the top right corner. 

2. Pay your non-refundable tuition deposit online or by check made payable to NUNM: 
   • BSIHS, BScN – $100
   • MScN, MScGH, MSCR, BScN-MScN, BSIHS-MSCR– $200
   • ND, DAcCHM, MAcCHM, MAc – $300 

Enrollment Requirements 

Pursuing a degree on a medical school campus requires precautionary measures regardless of the degree you are seeking. 

In accordance with state and federal laws, NUNM holds its students to the highest standards of professionalism, maturity and character throughout their academic experience. 

In an effort to provide a safe environment for our academic and patient communities, the following requirements must be met before you begin your program. 

• Immunization Records 

• Background Check  

• Release of Information 

• TB Testing 

• Drug Testing (Clinical Students only & Time Restricted *See notes below*) 

Please complete the above requirements at CastleBranch. Background checks, immunization verifications, and drug testing will cost around $175 or more through CastleBranch. Students are responsible for the costs associated with these requirements. Please review which package code you will need to use per your program.  

Go to: CastleBranch Portal and “Place Order”. Then enter your package code: 

*Please order the International package if you have lived both in and outside (for longer than 3 months in the last 7 years) the USA. Please provide your international address. 

For more information about why we require these, please see below:  

Immunization Records

In order to comply with the Oregon Immunization Law, NUNM requires all incoming students to show evidence of immunity to various diseases or an acceptable form of exemption. Please submit these materials on CastleBranch. Acceptable documentation is listed for each item on CastleBranch. Please note, for clinical students, only medical exemptions (and only those outlined as CDC vaccine contraindications), are allowed.

Health Profession Student Clinical Training Standards

TB Testing Requirement 

All NUNM students, employees and volunteers are required to be tested for TB as the risk of contracting TB in a medical setting may be high. To learn more, please read our TB Screening FAQ. 

We encourage you to complete TB as soon as you have deposited. However, TB testing is offered at Orientation in-person. If you choose this option, you will need to pick up your results at the clinic and upload to CastleBranch to be compliant.

Drug Testing Requirement (Clinical Students) 

The state of Oregon passed legislation in 2014 that requires health professional students to complete a 10-panel drug test 30 days prior to entering clinical placement. 

To simplify the process, NUNM adopted a policy that all students will complete the drug test within 30 days prior to the start of your term — between August 16 and September 14, 2025. Please do not complete before August 16, 2025.

To learn more, read our Drug Testing Policy & Procedures and FAQ. 

Background Check Requirement  

Learn more about the Student Background Check Requirement. 

Criminal Conviction 

The existence of a criminal conviction does not necessarily mean that you will be unable to enroll at NUNM. Each case is carefully evaluated based on its merit and record. The nature, type, and severity of the crime will be assessed and evaluated in relation to the requirements and policies of NUNM. 

Admitted students are selected regardless of age, sex, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status or family relationship. 

FAFSA (All New Students) 

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible if you intend to apply for financial aid. NUNM’s FAFSA code = B07624. 

For more information, visit NUNM’s Financial Aid office. 

Updating Your Contact Information 

It is very important that you update your contact information and physical address any time it changes. Over the course of the next several months, you will be mailed various informational packets from multiple departments. You can update your mailing address at any time by emailing NUNM Admissions. 

Conditionally Admitted Students 

Please carefully review the terms of your offer of admission. This could be completion of prerequisite courses or the need for a final, official transcript. If you are continuing to work on prerequisites, closely work with your admissions counselor to ensure you are taking the correct courses. You must meet all the requirements outlined to begin classes. Submission of these items are due by August 26, 2025. 

Submit items directly to the Admissions Office: 

Email: admissions@nunm.edu 
Fax: 503.499.0027 
Mail: 
NUNM Admissions 
49 S. Porter St. 
Portland, OR 97201 

New Student Orientation 

New Student Orientation introduces new students to the academic, co-curricular and student services vital to their successful transition to the National University of Natural Medicine. Orientation also aims to build community among new colleagues and peers. 

Learn more about NUNM Orientation. 

Welcome to Portland 

If you’re new to Portland, Oregon, we recommend that you arrive in town 2 to 3 weeks prior to NUNM Orientation. 

Portland is a popular city; therefore, the housing and rental market can be tight. Start your search early! Here are some resources to help you transition into Portland life.